The Daily Stoic These 3 Rules Will Make or Break Your 2026 | Jesse Itzler
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Dec 20, 2025 
Jesse Itzler, an entrepreneur and endurance athlete, shares his playbook for a transformative 2026. He emphasizes starting change before January and prioritizing life over work through rigorous calendar planning. Jesse introduces the idea of 'Misogi,' a defining annual challenge, and encourages mini adventures every couple of months for enriched experiences. He explores the importance of adding positive habits quarterly, the value of personal connections with children, and the difference between being time-rich versus financially wealthy. Get ready to redefine your year!
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Schedule One Year‑Defining Challenge
- Do pick one big, year-defining challenge (a Misogi) and put it on your calendar to force priorities and growth.
- Training for that goal compels you to say no to distractions and shows tangible progress at year-end.
Book Regular Mini‑Adventures
- Try one mini-adventure every eight weeks to create regular novelty and build a rich life résumé.
- Small, scheduled adventures compound into dozens of meaningful experiences over decades.
Add A New Habit Every Quarter
- Add one new “winning habit” every quarter and commit to it for momentum and compounding improvement.
- Small, consistent habit additions over years produce transformative change.